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Coburg Banks Technical
Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month
Wrexham, Wrexham LL14, Wales
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Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panels is seeking a Financial Controller with a strong leadership background and a passion for financial accuracy.
- The role requires a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with significant post-qualification experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Responsibilities include overseeing financial controls, developing the annual budget, and identifying cost efficiencies across departments.
- The position offers an attractive salary and benefits, with a focus on continuous improvement and team leadership.
- Candidates should ideally live within a commutable distance from the Chirk plant and have a proactive, results-oriented approach.
This is a key role as part of a truly global business with over 40 large manufacturing sites and an annual turnover of circa €4.5billion. The privately owned UK operation based in Chirk, Wrexham, has a turnover of £350million with ambitious plans to double that in the near future as well as exciting investment plans for the next 5 years. You would be tasked with developing and maintaining the annual budget and 5-year plan, providing financial direction for the company.
Full-time permanent role, you will ideally live within a commutable distance from the Chirk plant. Offering an attractive salary with benefits including salary sacrifice scheme and various health and wellbeing initiatives.
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The Role
- Overseeing all financial controls, governance, and policies, keeping them up-to-date with regulatory changes
- Fostering a supportive environment, mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement in processes
- Partnering with all depts across the site to identify profit improvement opportunities and cost efficiencies
- Empowering dept heads to become more accountable for their financial performance
- Continuously seeking ways to streamline and optimise the Finance Department's operations
- Deputising for the CFO, as required, for Kronospan UK matters
- Preparing and reviewing financial presentations to support company investment plans
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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Financial Controller role will be a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with significant post qualification experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will need a strong understanding of tax codes and laws, financial reporting experience plus strong systems knowledge.
You will also require...
- Strong communication skills as dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
- Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
- A proactive and results-oriented approach, with a passion for continuous improvement
- Experience in leading and motivating a team
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The Company
The world's largest wood-panel product producer with a turnover in the region of €4.5billion per year and first-class environmental credentials. Recent investment has investment has helped the business significantly improve service and take market share in the UK & Ireland market by increasing production capacity, broadening product range, maximising efficiency opportunities, improving sustainability and achieving overall operational excellence.
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Interested? If you think you're right for this Financial Controller role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
